Prevalence and determinants of selected cardio-metabolic risk factors among people living with HIV/AIDS and receiving care in the South West Regional Hospitals of Cameroon: a cross... by Ngu, R, Choukem, S, Dimala, C, Ngu, J, Monekosso, G

“…Awareness of these data among clinicians involved in the management of these patients should be emphasized.…”

Recommendations for sepsis management in resource-limited settings. by Dünser, M, Festic, E, Dondorp, A, Kissoon, N, Ganbat, T, Kwizera, A, Haniffa, R, Baker, T, Schultz, M

“…Specific considerations for malaria, puerperal sepsis and HIV/AIDS patients with sepsis are included. CONCLUSION: Only scarce evidence exists for the management of pediatric and adult sepsis in resource-limited settings. …”

Automated telephone communication systems for preventive healthcare and management of long-term conditions by Posadzki, P, Mastellos, N, Ryan, R, Gunn, LH, Felix, LM, Pappas, Y, Gagnon, MP, Julious, SA, Xiang, L, Oldenburg, B, Car, J

“…ATCS have little or no effect on outcomes related to heart failure, hypertension, mental health or smoking cessation, and there is insufficient evidence to determine their effects for preventing alcohol/substance misuse or managing illicit drug addiction, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, HIV/AIDS, hypercholesterolaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea, spinal cord dysfunction or psychological stress in carers. …”

Development of research capability in Ethiopia: the Ethio-Netherlands AIDS research project (ENARP): 1994-2002, achievements, scientific findings and project goals. by Sanders, E, Messele, T, Wolday, D, Dorigo-Zetsma, W, WoldeMichael, T, Geyid, A, Coutinho, R

“…In 1992, HIV/AIDS researchers in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, were invited to work in partnership with researchers in Ethiopia to build an HIV/AIDS research infrastructure in Addis Ababa. …”

Determining the burden of fungal infections in Zimbabwe by Pfavayi, LT, Denning, DW, Baker, S, Sibanda, EN, Mutapi, F

“…The annual incidence of cryptococcal meningitis and Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in HIV/AIDS were estimated at 41/100,000 and 63/100,000, respectively. …”

Economic burden and mental health of primary caregivers of perinatally HIV infected adolescents from Kilifi, Kenya by Katana, PV, Abubakar, A, Nyongesa, MK, Ssewanyana, D, Mwangi, P, Newton, CR, Jemutai, J

“…Caregiving is crucial to the management of chronic illness such as HIV/AIDS, but the economic costs and mental disorders borne by caregivers of PHI adolescents often go unnoticed. …”

Assessment of inpatient paediatric care in first referral level hospitals in 13 districts in Kenya. by English, M, Esamai, F, Wasunna, A, Were, F, Ogutu, B, Wamae, A, Snow, R, Peshu, N

“…The value of these routine data is seriously undermined by missing data, apparent avoidance of a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, and absence of standard definitions. Case management practices are often not in line with national or international guidelines. …”

The rising global tide of non-communicable diseases: a call for decisive action by Ayomoh, FI

“…In low-and-middle income countries (LMICs), most development assistance for health has not been focused on NCDs with most donor funds addressing communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis. NCDs have plunged households into poverty as a result of catastrophic health expenditure from out-of-pocket payments for the management of NCDs. …”

Patterns of individual and population-level adherence to antiretroviral therapy and risk factors for poor adherence in the first year of the DART trial in Uganda and Zimbabwe. by Muyingo, S, Walker, A, Reid, A, Munderi, P, Gibb, D, Ssali, F, Levin, J, Katabira, E, Gilks, C, Todd, J

“…METHODS: This was an observational analysis of an open multicenter randomized HIV/AIDS management trial in Uganda and Zimbabwe. At 4-weekly clinic visits, ART drugs were provided and adherence measured through pill usage and questionnaire. …”

Prevalence, incidence and predictors of severe anaemia with zidovudine-containing regimens in African adults with HIV infection within the DART trial. by Ssali, F, Stöhr, W, Munderi, P, Reid, A, Walker, A, Gibb, D, Mugyenyi, P, Kityo, C, Grosskurth, H, Hakim, J, Byakwaga, H, Katabira, E, Darbyshire, J, Gilks, C

“…DESIGN: DART is a randomized trial comparing two strategies for HIV/AIDS management in Uganda and Zimbabwe. METHODS: We analysed the occurrence of anaemia at weeks 4 and 12, and then every 12 weeks. …”

Young people’s response to parental neurological disorder: a structured review by Hartman, L, Jenkinson, C, Morley, D

“…The wider literature in this field (parental cancer, depression, alcoholism, HIV/AIDS) exhibits the many potential challenges young people might experience during serious parental illness. …”

Relationship between CD4 count and quality of life over time among HIV patients in Uganda: a cohort study by Mwesigire, D, Martin, F, Seeley, J, Katamba, A

“…<strong>Background</strong> Immunological markers (CD4 count) are used in developing countries to decide on initiation of antiretroviral therapy and monitor HIV/AIDS disease progression. HIV is an incurable chronic illness, making quality of life paramount. …”